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Update & Goodreads Nomination

I have exciting news, and I could really use some Goodreads help! My novel, Minutes Before Sunset, was nominated for Book of the Month for July, and it's in the initial voting process. If you have a Goodreads, I'd love if you could follow this link and second Christie on message 19. It'd really help… Continue reading Update & Goodreads Nomination

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Minutes Before Sunset: One Month

I've been overwhelming happy with all that's happened over the past month. It's a gift to be able to share my words and stories with readers, and I am working hard to get "Seconds Before Sunrise" ready for publication this Fall. Speaking of which, this blog will be changing in the future to support the… Continue reading Minutes Before Sunset: One Month

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Writing Tips: Character Chart

Over the past two days, I've had the pleasure of receiving two more reviews of Minutes Before Sunset and one interview about the behind-the-scenes of the work. And I'm here to share it with you all before I begin my "Writing Tips" sessions. ... On May 29, Nada Faris, author of Before Young Adult Fiction, Fame in… Continue reading Writing Tips: Character Chart

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Publishing News: Paperback Contest

Website Update: You can now pre-order Minutes Before Sunset's paperback via Barnes & Noble by clicking here. I'm so excited!   On May 23, I received the first printed copy of Minutes Before Sunset.  Within the next 3-4 weeks, the book will be appearing for sale, which I will announce as it happens. But I am… Continue reading Publishing News: Paperback Contest

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Contest News: One Week

It's been one week since my young-adult novel, Minutes Before Sunset released, and it's been an absolute adventure so far! Reviews are already popping up, and I'm happy to say I have a 4.8 star rating on Goodreads and 4.2 star rating on Amazon. Two reviews from Amazon: I also received a review from upcoming author, Amber… Continue reading Contest News: One Week

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Minutes Before Sunset Release Party ! ! !

Website Update: 7 p.m. Book Mavern's Picks featured "Minutes Before Sunset" today. Special thanks Jhobell Kristyl, book reviewer and blogger. Click here to read.   10 a.m.: ShannonAThompson.com has hit over 7,000 followers 😀 Thank you all for the tremendous support!  After years of writing and reading, and being on ShannonAThompson.com for eight months, I am… Continue reading Minutes Before Sunset Release Party ! ! !

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Publishing News: One Week To Go: First Chapter & Extra

One week before the Minutes Before Sunset release! That means there's only seven days left! And I have exciting free things to share. But there is one change: you'll be able to buy Minutes Before Sunset online as e-book through Amazon and Barnes & Noble May 1, 2013, but paperback won't be available for a few… Continue reading Publishing News: One Week To Go: First Chapter & Extra

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Publishing News: Two Weeks Away

Website Update: April 18: 10 a.m.: From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (ET), join an interactive interview on Twitter with me (directed by Sezoni Whitfield) by using the hashtag, #WritersKaboodle, and/or following ShanAshleeT23. I'll also be reading my poetry at the Spencer Museum of Art in response to Ann Hamilton's exhibit, "An Errant Line," from 5… Continue reading Publishing News: Two Weeks Away

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Publishing News: Cover Reveal

Website Update: 11 p.m.: Honorable mention, Cameron Rogers, now has his website linked.  The day has come, and I am so proud, happy, excited, and--well--overwhelmed towards the final steps of publishing Minutes Before Sunset. I've received the ISBN #978-0-615-78812-8, and my copyright certification is in the mail. But seeing a completed cover was an emotional… Continue reading Publishing News: Cover Reveal

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News: Submissions Closing & Minutes Before Sunset Info

As a reminder, today is the last day to send book covers and/or book trailers for Minutes Before Sunset to ashleeironwood.com. Remember: "AuthorBlog" must be the title of the email, or you'll be sent to the spam folder. If you want any information, you can always check out Writing Tips: Involving Your Readers for the… Continue reading News: Submissions Closing & Minutes Before Sunset Info